(Nov. 26, 2015) Raymond M. Thompson, President and CEO of Calvin B. Taylor Bankshares, Inc. and Calvin B. Taylor Banking Company, has announced that G. Hale Harrison, and James Ryan Bergey, III have joined the board of directors of the holding company and the bank. Harrison, an Ocean City native, is vice president of operations… Read more »

(Nov. 26, 2015) The Ocean Pines Recreation and Parks Department invites area residents and visitors to enjoy a cup of hot cider and treats by a warm fire and kick off the holiday season with the community’s fifth annual “A Hometown Christmas” and tree lighting ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 28 at 6:30 p.m. in White… Read more »

(Nov. 26, 2015) Girl Scouts of the Chesapeake Bay (GSCB) will not be increasing the price of Girl Scout Cookies this year. While some councils have decided to increase cookie prices to $5 per box, cookies on the Delmarva Peninsula will remain at $4 per box for the upcoming cookie season. The price of a… Read more »

(Nov. 26, 2015) Congresswoman Donna Edwards (Maryland 4th District), who is running for the 2016 U.S. Senate seat currently held by Senator Barbara Mikulski, was the guest speaker during the Democratic Women’s Club of Worcester County (DWC) Nov. 16 meeting.   More than 60 members and guests learned more about Rep. Edwards’ commitment to fight… Read more »

(Nov. 26, 2015) During its 40th annual celebration on Nov. 1, Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services, Inc. (WYFCS) honored community partners and residents for supporting neighbors in need. The annual WYFCS “Sun Awards” are dedicated to recognize the efforts of individuals and organizations that demonstrate a commitment to empowering people, of all ages, toward… Read more »

(Nov. 26, 2015) Atlantic General Hospital and Health System announces that board certified anesthesiologist and pain intervention specialist Wadid Zaky, MD, will serve as medical director of the new Atlantic General Pain Center in Berlin. Building the center was one of the organization’s strategic plans to address a chronic condition that plagues many residents on… Read more »

(Nov. 19, 2015) By day 50-year-old Carlos Mir is a mild-mannered operations manager at Apple Discount Drugs in Berlin. By night, however, he is Cascading Carlos, a professional juggler with more than 1,000 performances during a decade-plus career, as well as – potentially – multiple Guinness World Records. Mir was born in Bogota, Columbia. His… Read more »

(Nov. 19, 2015) Berlin suffered like many other small towns across the United States during the Great Depression and its turnaround took the better part of a century. Now that the town is thriving again, its mayor wants the citizens to help plan for a future that’s focused on growth and sustainability, without losing its… Read more »

(Nov. 19, 2015) Celebrate Thanksgiving with a free meal and fellowship at two local churches. For the 37th year, the Ocean City Baptist Church will be having its annual Thanksgiving dinner at the North Division Street parish. Members of the church and community volunteers prepare and serve dinner which includes turkey, stuffing, gravy, mashed potatoes,… Read more »

(Nov. 19, 2015) Despite a series of small setbacks, plans for the new affordable housing community Cannery Village are on track, according to developer Andrew Hanson of Osprey Property Company. Hanson, who visited the site on Monday, said the first wave of residents should be able to move into the $14 million, 44-townhome complex during… Read more »